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Turkey is a very interesting country with a distinctive culture and language. Always wanted to find out more about Turkey? Read on to discover a few things you might not know…

Turkish Language

The Turkish language is distinct from other languages in the region, as it is inspired by Latin, not Arabic. This makes professional, accurate translation vital for companies seeking to branch out into this area.

It’s clear to see why more and more companies are eager to expand their business into the newly booming economy of Turkey. Not only is the country identified as one of the world’s up-and-coming economies, but there’s plenty of industries in this unique location where East meets West.

Here’s a quick guide to how and why to target the Turkish niche with your business…

The origin of the Persian language dates back to 550-330 BCE and it was used by the Parsa people who ruled Iran. It then became the language of the Persian Empire and became a widely spoken language with it being used in the likes of India, Russia, the Mediterranean and the Persian Gulf.

Through the years, the language has evolved and has become the modern language that it is today. Primarily it is spoken in Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan and certain areas of Uzbekistan.

Arabic is a fascinating language with a history that dates back centuries. It is also a very popular language, with more than 300 million native Arabic speakers around the world, mostly in the Middle East and Northern Africa. Arabic is the official language of the 22 the countries that form the Arab league and the 5th most common language globally.

We’ve all heard the amusing stories of times when bad translation has led to confusion and hilarity; John F Kennedy telling the people of Berlin that he is a donut and Jimmy Carter telling a Polish audience “When I abandoned the United States”, however, some errors in translation are not only un-funny but, sometimes fatal.

In recent years, many sectors within African countries have seen significant improvement and growth, including major increases in commerce and e-commerce with particular countries such as Nigeria proving themselves a force to be reckoned with.

Although these important changes are helping to re-shape countries previously thought to be third world, there are still improvements to be made and none more so than Africa’s healthcare sectors.

Future Trans, a leading provider of professional translation services in MENA, will participate in LocWorld34 taking place in Barcelona, Spain from 14th of June to 16th 2017.

“Europe has always been a spot for us to extend our global reach to. Attending LocWorld34 in Spain means a lot to our business growth, we need to meet with our existing customers and discuss new business opportunities with other industry professionals” Said Mohamed Karim, Business Development Manager at Future Trans.

With companies cutting costs across the board to keep up with today’s market, there may be a temptation to take shortcuts when hiring translation services, choosing a less reputable but lower priced service over a pricier but well established one. This will, almost always, prove to be a false economy and can not only harm your reputation and that of your client but, also, can sometimes result in costly legal fees…….or worse.

Market research is an important business tool for gathering information about target markets and gauging the reaction of customers and prospects to your company’s products and services even before they’re released.

According to a recent report by First Research Inc., the global market research industry produces $45 billion in revenue each year. Although Europe and the United States lead the industry overall, other countries such as China, Brazil, Russia, and India are experiencing increasing demand for services related to market research.

Future Trans is an ISO 17100 certified language service provider, based in Egypt, with more than 24 years of successful experiences.